The Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU) is currently seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Analyst and/or an IT Specialist to join the team at either a HEO6 or HEO7 level. The principal purpose of these positions is to support both the ongoing research efforts of scientists within AGBU and the increasing commercial delivery demands of our stakeholders. The position requires varied skillsets, from programming experience to Linux systems administration, and as such, experience in several key areas is a must. Duties would include general Linux systems administration, routine handling of a genomic data pipeline for commercial evaluations, database support, analytical software development, and more general IT support. The duties are diverse across the team, and across research projects with real world day-to-day commercial impact.